Melisa González Flores holds a degree in Genetics from the National University of Misiones and an MSc in Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology and a PhD in Biology from the National University of Comahue, Argentina. She is an Assistant Researcher at CONICET, working at the PROBIEN Institute (CONICET–National University of Comahue), and a faculty member in Genetics and Plant Breeding and Agricultural Biology at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of the same university. Her research focuses on the genetics, ecology, physiology, and biotechnology of yeasts associated with natural environments and food fermentations. She is particularly interested in non-conventional and cryotolerant Patagonian yeasts, their adaptation and domestication processes, and their potential to improve the quality, distinctiveness, and sustainability of cider and other fermented beverages. She has led and participated in national and international research projects and scientific collaborations with institutions in Spain and Switzerland. Her career integrates basic research, student training, and technology transfer to cider producers, wineries, and laboratories. Her work has been published in international journals covering microbiology, genetics, ecology, and food science. ORCID: 0000-0003-4951-3803.